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Volunteer Ralph Pisapia and Project Manager Pat Tarpey collect water samples from the the outlet of Lake Kanasatka feeding into Lake Winnipesaukee. (Photo courtesy of NH DES Dam Bureau)
To better understand the water quality declines exhibited in the lake, and
their possible relationship to what is occurring in the watershed, a
characterization or assessment of the water quality of the significant streams
and tributaries feeding it was conducted over a two year period by the Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association with the assistance of volunteers. The analyses of the water quality of the streams and final report has been issued by the UNH Center for Freshwater Biology. The eleven selected tributaries comprised a range of land use and development activity occurring in the surrounding subwatershed.
The data establishes a characterization of the current water quality of these tributaries, and has identified specific subwatershed
areas needing additional monitoring, planning, and/or remedial action. The documented results will be presented to local developers, contractors, and watershed residents to educate them on best management practices to minimize the impact of certain
activities on water quality.
This initial assessment of the water quality of these streams will be used to
measure the success of future watershed management efforts. It is hoped
that the outreach performed will encourage long term stewardship in the form
of a citizen based volunteer monitoring program that will continue the efforts
begun with this project.
Final Report
2004 VRAP Lake Winnipesaukee Tributaries Report
2004 VRAP data
2005 VRAP Lake Winnipesaukee Tributaries Report and Data
Project Partners:
UNH Center for Freshwater Biology and Cooperative Extension, Jeff Schloss
and Bob Craycraft: provided assistance in study design, training, analysis
of water samples, final report and outreach assistance.
North Country Resource Conservation & Development Council - provided
office and administrative support to the Lake Winnipesaukee Association.
NHDES VRAP - provided equipment, input and guidance in establishing citizen based volunteer monitoring program for streams and rivers.
Who will use the monitoring data?
Municipalities - Planning Boards, Conservation Commissions
UNH Freshwater Biology Group
Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association
NHDES
Belknap and Carroll County Conservation Districts
Teachers
Local environmental organizations
Winnipesaukee Tributary Monitoring Sites
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